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PostgraduateMA

Design Communication: Illustration

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,250Per Year (Intl)
£9,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Design Communication: Illustration at Bristol, UWE is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. UWE Bristol's MA Illustration course builds on our celebrated reputation for postgraduate study in design communication. If you want to tell bold visual stories to contemporary audiences in new and dynamic ways, this future-focused course is the ideal collaborative space to push your practice. Why study this course? In our increasingly visual society we're discovering innovative, radical ways to engage with both established and emerging audiences. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Illustration Practice
Visual Narrative and Storytelling
Critical Contextualisation of Illustration
Contemporary Illustration in Digital Futures
Interdisciplinary Design Collaboration
Research Methods and Professional Development
Major Project: Illustration
Emerging Technologies and Creative Experimentation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,250

Home Student Fee

£9,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,000£19,500£23,500
5 years£19,000£22,500£29,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
2%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Bristol, UWE

Bristol, UWE offers Design Communication: Illustration as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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